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XCR 165J

1971 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,697 mi
Last recorded21,697 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCR 165J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 21,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 21,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 20,318 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 18,511 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 17,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 16,868 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 16,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,480 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 12,782 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 10,569 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 10,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 5,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 5,642 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 4,208 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 3,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,496 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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XCR 165J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XCR 165J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XCR 165J registered?

XCR 165J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is XCR 165J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCR 165J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XCR 165J have outstanding finance?

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